Through the Wormhole

London Maneuvering Jets nears, mega episodes approach but before we can get into the meat of that we need a starter: A community review.

Stritch is a veteran of both MJ, UKNC & Bristol so he is a great person to talk about our UK community. We analyse in person events, the podcast and the competitive scene and discuss what is so great about our community and what more we can do to support it.

If you are thinking about getting involved with the in person scene then this episode will lock you in, Stritch can not speak highly enough of you all and the space we have created.

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Seth is a TI novice having played a handful of games and self-proclaimed 'non-TI addict'. This episode gets a unique perspective on the game, that of someone that doesn't really get it.

You can take this episode one of two ways. A: a serious chat about how newcomers to the game can find it intimidating and how we can support them at our games or events. Or, B: a light hearted silly chat where Seth rips into a game he doesn't fully understand or like!

Either way its a great listen, fun time and all round unique perspective!

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Charlie (@Shimmy) is the co-orgainser of London Maneuvering Jets and the UK National Championships. He is as big as it gets as a tournament organiser in Europe, and he's a flipping good one at that!

This week we reveal the slices for London Maneuvering Jets and talk about our map making philosophy which has often come under scrutiny to say the least.

Charlie also gives some incredible anecdotes to back up his favourite component, rule change and other board game, making this perhaps my favourite episode to date, hope you enjoy!

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Lewis is one of the most aggressive controlling players in my home group, but in tournaments has a habit of being quiet and placid. He talks about how 'older gentlemen' have taken advantage of him historically. This weeks episode looks at tournament metas and how you can make the older gentlemen your friends or your foes in a tournament setting.

This is a deep dive into how table politics works at events and gives you an insight for when you next come to an event and are looking to win!

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Like any good tournament a podcast mini series should end with a champion. And here he is: Beavs! International TI player, serial finalist and on top all of that a lovely guy! He really is a triple threat.

This episode is a great one because it gives you tips on how to win a tournament and be nice while doing it, he's a different sort of winner than we are used to *cough cough* Walrus and Ru-haul *cough cough*

Thanks to all the finalists and organisers of Bristol, special thanks to Lewis (private disgrace), Brad (brad) and Charlie (Wash Me?) for giving their thoughts via voice note!

How do you play Mahact? Who really knows... What we do know is my guests this week Brad and Mike (Stritch) played Mahact at the Bristol tournament and have some views and tips on how to get the most out of them. In true Through the Wormhole Style we focus on off table meta and new components from thunder's edge!

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Bobfudge aka James the organiser of the Bristol Tournament is here to talk about the event! He stood in for players on both days, hosted everyone, made rules clarifications and was an all round TI legend. He gives views on all sorts of happenings from across the tournament and updates us on future events!

We also dive into some Last Bastion content, are they good? or are they Meh?

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This is part 1 of 4 covering the Bristol Event, and its focused on how you manage your image at the table. How do you appear weak when you are strong, how do keep being the pack, how do make sure you aren't targetted when you have a route to victory.

All this through the lense of my second game at the bristol tournament with fellow player Dominic who played Naalu and I took on my home groups' Yin!

3 more Bristol eps to come with other players, organisers and the champion!

Well done to Beavs for winning the tournament, Bobfudge for organising and all those that played in my games, loved every second.

Disscussion with the first ever UK National Champion! He talks through his tournament stratergies, how to play quality opposition, off table meta and argues Ral-Nel are actually really good!

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Walrus' Final Write Up

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Welcome to Through the Wormhole, a new Twilight Imperium podcast hosted by Joe Read. This first (quick) episode is all about kicking things off: what the podcast is, why it exists, and what’s coming next. Expect incredible guests, wild stories, and a spotlight on the growing competitive TI scene. But for now let’s get started.

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SCPT game didn't make it to youtube it turns out (sorry!)